Our modern culture bombards us with messages that distort God's design for sexuality This can leave us feeling confused trapped and even ashamed But the Bible offers a clear path to freedom This episode explores the biblical teaching on sexual morality in a non-judgmental and compassionate way Discover the physical emotional and spiritual consequences of sexual sin and importantly the hope and transformation found in God's grace Learn practical steps to resist temptation pursue purity and experience true freedom Key Points Covered The Culture Clash Why purity seems like an outdated concept and the harmful impact of society's message on [... more]

How many QB's will be first rounders I Realistic NFL Draft Fits I Bucks Pressure [... more]

Sean Pendergast joined JR to discuss the impact Stefon Diggs will have in the Texans offense and realistic expectations for Houston in [... more]

Discover the hidden financial traps most retirees don't see coming In retirement it's incredibly important to nail down known expenses so you can build an income plan around them In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down the four expenses that retirees consistently overlook including Healthcare Medicare doesn't cover everything And LTC can wipe out your savings if you don't have insurance Housing Even if you own your home outright you'll still have expenses Taxes A lot of retirees underestimate what they'll pay in taxes in retirement We'll still be paying income taxes in most cases [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories author James Ward Zero Victim Overcoming Injustice With a New Attitude describes the pivotal moment in third grade that transformed his life Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

From A Minute for Caregivers - When Every Day Feels Like Monday Happy New Year can often feel perfunctory and even meaningless in the caregiving world Most of us know that January etc usually brings the same challenges as the previous week and year s Yet although our responsibilities may not change we can While many fall into the trap of ambitious but unrealistic New Year's Resolutions I usually give mine up for Lent caregivers can instead determine to live rather than just survive Living however requires risks Life is perilous despite our culture obstinately working to mitigate all risks [... more]

Ren tells two stories of Liberation that have profoundly impacted her life Listen in as she recaps the hard truths of rescue and the long road to freedom A warning this program contains sensitive content Listener discretion is advised Join us as a Liberator at https lanternrescue org liberator If you or someone you know has experienced exploitation call the National Human Trafficking Hotline NHTH at - - - [... more]

Does Stefon Diggs want out of Buffalo l st amp Goal Bob Socci New England Patriots radio broadcaster l Jerry Jones believes this Cowboys team is legit [... more]

Dave Harding Duke Football Radio Analyst looks at the trends for this - team and likes what he sees Last year Duke won games When you look at this years team what do you see Has Duke improved in the areas they were lacking last year Should Clemson be worried going into the game against Duke this year How important is the offensive line especially for the defense Is it realistic to think Duke has a shot at winning a title this year What does Duke need to do to put themselves in the right position for success [... more]

Rich comments on the number of new starting quarterbacks we'll see for NFL teams in Week including Indianapolis Colts rookie Anthony Richardson NFL com writer 'Around the NFL' podcast host Dan Hanzus joins Rich in-studio to discuss the latest episode of 'Hard Knocks ' expectations for Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets this season after the addition of Dalvin Cook if Jets fans or Jets hates have a more realistic POV of the team's chances to reach the Super Bowl if the Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills can get over the hump this season why this could be [... more]

You rsquo ve always worked hard for your money So isn rsquo t it about time your money worked hard for you On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will explain how the way you manage your money can either work for you mdash and bring you prosperity mdash or against you mdash and drag you down into financial bondage Then he rsquo ll answer some questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

JR talks about what the realistic expectations should be when it comes to Victor Wenbamyama in his rookie season [... more]

Does Chip see a ldquo salary cap rdquo coming to college football What does Chip really like about Mack Brown rsquo s perspective and the point he rsquo s trying to make What rsquo s a realistic goal for Duke Football next season [... more]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis and Rich discuss his viral moment at the NBA Finals Game in Denver where he was famously shown surrounded by celebrating Miami Heat fans and breaks down what new head coach Sean Payton means for Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos after a disastrous season Actor Paddy Considine joins Rich in-studio to discuss his memorable role of King Viserys Targaryen in HBO's 'House of the Dragon ' why he's not a big fan of watching his own performances says why he loves boxing but not MMA and reveals how far the makers or [... more]

News Brief l Shocked that Chiefs-Lions will kick off the season l Realistic trade destinations for Damian Lillard this offseason [... more]

Kenny The Jet Smith NBA on TNT analyst l Which James Harden will show up in Game l What are realistic expectations for Justin Fields in [... more]

Do you often feel like you have to earn God's approval Or live up to an unrealistic standard In this program Chip shares his struggles with that mindset as he picks up in his series The Four Great Invitations Lesson from My First Years with Jesus Chip will paint an accurate picture of who God really is and reveal how you can experience Him [... more]

Is Lamar Jackson going to actually leave the Baltimore Ravens Is it realistic to think he can get the contract he wants elsewhere How important is it for Lamar to have an agent in this process Will the Ravens match THIS deal Adam thinks so but Will does not [... more]

In the book of Esther everyone seems to have been plotting and scheming God though used minor coincidences to turn their plans upside-down for His eternal purposes Hear the results when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Realistic or unrealistic NFL offseason moves l QB Carousel Brian Mitchell former Commanders running back l Closing Bell [... more]

Rich reacts to Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn removing himself from head coaching opportunities for the nd straight year to remain an assistant in Dallas NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich how injuries like Patrick Mahomes' ankle could impact the AFC and NFC Championship games why the Carolina Panthers choose Frank Reich to be their new head coach if there's some underlying reasons for Dan Quinn to remain a Cowboys assistant rather than become the Arizona Cardinals or Indianapolis Colts head coach if Sean Payton returns to coaching or returns to FOX Sports next fall if ers DC DeMeco Ryans [... more]

The story about Jaden Rashada is very telling of NIL and where things can go terribly wrong and issues that may arouse which aren't talked about yet Was this NIL deal even real What can Jaden do now What is the biggest fantasy land unrealistic parts about NIL What's the deal with Harbaugh and the whole Michigan NFL charade What does Chip feel he's still chasing Transfer Portal Who has done well and who has not so far And can this guy turn FSU around [... more]

JR looks at the College Football Playoff and whether or not TCU has a realistic chance [... more]

Filling in for Maggie amp Perloff -- Realistic destinations for Sean Payton Broncos press conference uninspiring Bart Winkler as he readies to host the Zach Gelb Show [... more]

How does Nata feel about the recent topic regarding Jerry Jones LeBron James and Kyrie Irving What could have made this situation different And has Nata dove all the way in to the World Cup as well What does he see for UNC and getting out of this three game slump Also how does he feel Jon Scheyer is doing so far as the new men's basketball coach for Duke [... more]

Bills All-Pro S Jordan Poyer tells Rich what it's like to play in an NFL game with a collapsed lung after driving hours from Buffalo to Kansas City says what beating AFC rival Chiefs in Week means and has nothing but praise for all-world QB Josh Allen Actor Colin Hanks joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Peacock series 'A Friend of the Family' and the lengths he went to realistically portray his real-life character's unique hair style reveals how much joy he as a Giants fan took in the Dodgers' playoffs demised this season and touts his upcoming documentaries [... more]

When British drama Line of Duty concluded record numbers watched to see how its fight against organized crime would end But many viewers were left disappointed when the finale implied that evil would ultimately win ldquo I wanted the bad guys brought to justice rdquo one fan said ldquo We needed that moral ending rdquo Sociologist Peter Berger once noted that we hunger for hope and justice mdash hope that evil will one day be overcome and that those who caused it will be made to face their crimes A world where the bad guys win goes against how we [... more]

After years of teaching and equipping Jesus now prepares some of His most faithful disciples to go out and preach the gospel to towns across Israel proclaiming the coming of the Messiah and performing miracles in His name But Jesus did not send them without a realistic expectation a clear focus and specific instructions for them to complete their mission He offers the same principles and promises to us as we embark in the mission fields all around us today [... more]

Ralph Vacchiano joined Zach to preview the Giants season and discuss realistic expectations for Saquon Barkley this season [... more]

Saints All-Pro DE Cameron Jordan tells Rich why he has ZERO issues with the low block that injured New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and why he would be firmly opposed to any rules outlawing such tactics how it's different having a defensive-minded head coach in Dennis Allen after the departure of Sean Payton explains how New Orleans has been able to hold Tom Brady in-check over the past two regular seasons and reveals what TB and former NFL QB Jay Cutler have in common Rich reveals his Top Most Fascinating Teams heading into the season among the defending [... more]

A commercial jingle of the s inspired a generation Created as part of Coca Cola rsquo s ldquo The Real Thing rdquo ad campaign a British group called The New Seekers eventually sang it as a full-length song that climbed to the top of music charts around the world But many will never forget the original television version sung by young people on a hilltop outside of Rome Whimsical as it was with visions of honeybees and fruit trees we resonated with a songwriter rsquo s desire to teach the world to sing with the heart and harmony of love [... more]

Pop culture sometimes paints an idealized picture of marriage that can foster unrealistic expectations But marriage needn't be perfect Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains why a dose of skepticism is essential to marital faithfulness Listen [... more]

In Titus the Apostle Paul gives an interesting command to Titus to warn a divisive person twice and then if he or she still doesn't repent break fellowship with them This is a harsh punishment What is Paul referring to as 'divisive' Is it bickering and quarreling between church members or something more Pastor Stephen Davey tells us in part one of his message 'Warning Two Strikes and You're Out ' [... more]

How we think always infuences how we act --even with sex in marriage On FamilyLife Today author Gary Thomas and therapist Debra Fileta fil-LAY-tah address how our past can fuel surprisingly unrealistic expectations in the present Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find Familylife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the Familylife's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Much of the heartache I've endured as a caregiver results from my unwillingness to accept things as they are Fighting to change things I remain powerless to change has only made it harder for me and sadly others A friend once told me that acceptance doesn't mean agreement I may not like what I carry or witness but I can accept that it is what it is and be calmer while enduring it That's not defeatist just realistic My wife helped teach me this when she lost both of her legs She didn't like being a double-amputee but it became [... more]

Though we do not know what the road ahead of us may hold God's people can be confident that He knows their needs Today Derek Thomas shows how The Pilgrim's Progress provides a realistic and deeply encouraging picture of the Christian life Get 'The Pilgrim's Progress' DVD Series for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-pilgrims-progress Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Happy New Year can often feel perfunctory and even meaningless in the caregiving world Most of us know that January etc usually brings the same challenges of the previous week and even year s Yet although our responsibilities may not change we can While many fall into the trap of ambitious but unrealistic New Year's Resolutions I usually give mine up for Lent caregivers can instead determine to live rather than just survive Living however requires risks Life is perilous - despite our culture obstinately working to mitigate all risks thank the lawyers for that Isolating to avoid disease injury [... more]

Sometimes we set ourselves up for failure by setting lofty but unattainable goals for ourselves as caregivers When we ambitiously set goals that may be unrealistic we can often discourage ourselves when they are unmet Goals are important but they need to reflect the reality of our circumstances John and I discussed this and other items in this episode We also ended with an entertaining bit on the movie Galaxy Quest www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

Death isn't a popular subject but maybe it should be After all we can't live peacefully until we trust God's promises for our future Find out why a biblical view of death and dying is essential on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Enjoy this program from Steve Gregg and The Narrow Path Radio [... more]

This is certainly a special episode as we discuss the baggage some of us have carried into our marriages early on Susie and Cheryl Gilliam are both joined by their husbands Tim and David The four discuss some of the unrealistic expectations they had of marriage and offer some incredible advice for new couples Series Barefoot Cinderellas [... more]

Everyone is going to deal with risk regarding money but you need to make sure it is the appropriate risk for you Hans goes over the different types of risk what affects risk as well as realistic scenarios of gains and losses that might influence your risk Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com [... more]

On this edition of The Drive with Josh Graham Darin Gantt shares his disdain for the NFL combine Tom Brady's realistic landing spots and the Hornets dream draft pick nbsp [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters NC Family President John Rustin speaks with Dr Russell Moore President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southeastern Baptist Convention and the author of Christianity Today's Book of the Year The Storm-Tossed Family How the Cross Reshapes the Home Dr Moore offers a practical realistic perspective for nurturing and maintaining a healthy biblical family life that reflects the life death and resurrection of Jesus Christ [... more]

How realistic are your expectations when it comes to making plans for your retirement We'll give you a clear understanding of the planning process Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com retirement-planning realistic-expectations [... more]